EAS Cybersecurity Requirements - Free Webinar Sept. 1

Event Overview

New FCC cybersecurity requirements for the Emergency Alert System (EAS) take effect on September 29, 2026, requiring broadcasters to implement specific safeguards to protect EAS equipment and systems from cyberattacks.

Join the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations (NASBA) for a free webinar to help you understand the new requirements and prepare your station for compliance.

The new rules include requirements for 15-character passwords, firewalls, network segmentation, and prompt installation of security patches and updates. Implementing these safeguards may be complex and costly for some stations.

Three leading EAS experts will provide practical guidance for station owners, general managers, engineers, and IT professionals on how to prepare for the September 29 compliance deadline.

Moderators:

• David Donovan — New York State Broadcasters Association
• Dave Arland — Indiana Broadcasters Association

Panelists:

• Wayne Pecena — KAMU TV and FM
• Dr. Ed Czarnecki — Digital Alert Systems
• Harold Price — Sage Alerting Systems